Five Ukrainian servicemen hit a mine between the villages of Talakivka and Sartana near Mariupol, Donetsk region, on Thursday evening, the local internet publication 0629 has reported, citing its sources.

"A mine explosion killed one serviceman and three servicemen sustained injuries. One serviceman is in a serious condition. All victims have been taken to a military hospital," 0629 reported.

The publication said the press center for the M sector has refused to comment on this information, saying that only the headquarters of the military operation can comment on this matter.